Shockey breaks tackles, scores TD and taunts Texans about it

Reliant Stadium resembled a morgue after Cam Newton took the Panthers 61 yards in nine plays and threw a 9-yard touchdown pass to Shockey. He broke tackles by DeMeco Ryans and Jason Allen to reach the end zone, then got in their faces and taunted them.

At that point, the Texans were humiliated in every area. Fumble. Terrible pass coverage. Missed tackles. Penalties. Can’t convert on third down. They’re playing the first half like they played the first half last season when they were 6-10 losers.

Texans quarterback T.J. Yates (13) thows a pass during the first quarter.

Texans quarterback T.J. Yates (13) thows a pass during the first quarter.

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Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) runs out of the pocket as he is pressured by Texans linebacker Connor Barwin during the first quarter.

Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) runs out of the pocket as he is pressured by Texans linebacker Connor Barwin during the first quarter.

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Texans tackle Eric Winston (73) protests a holding penalty called against him during the third quarter.

Texans tackle Eric Winston (73) protests a holding penalty called against him during the third quarter.

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Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) throws a pass as he is pressured by Texans defensive end Antonio Smith (94) during the third quarter.

Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) throws a pass as he is pressured by Texans defensive end Antonio Smith (94) during the third quarter.

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Panthers tight end Jeremy Shockey (80) and head coach Ron Rivera stand on the field during the third quarter.

Panthers tight end Jeremy Shockey (80) and head coach Ron Rivera stand on the field during the third quarter.

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Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) dives to the turf on a first-down run in front of Texans linebacker Brian Cushing (56) and defensive backs Quintin Demps (27) and safety Danieal Manning (38) during the third quarter. less

Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) dives to the turf on a first-down run in front of Texans linebacker Brian Cushing (56) and defensive backs Quintin Demps (27) and safety Danieal Manning (38) during the ... more

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Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) throws a pass against the Texans during the third quarter.

Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) throws a pass against the Texans during the third quarter.

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Texans running back Arian Foster (23) is stopped for a loss by Panthers linebacker Jordan Senn (57) during the third quarter.

Texans running back Arian Foster (23) is stopped for a loss by Panthers linebacker Jordan Senn (57) during the third quarter.

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Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) throws a pass against the Texans during the third quarter.

Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) throws a pass against the Texans during the third quarter.

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A Texans fan cheers during the third quarter.

A Texans fan cheers during the third quarter.

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Texans tight end Joel Dreessen (85) falls to the turf after he missed a pass in the end zone defended by Panthers safety Jordan Pugh (29) during the third quarter.

Texans tight end Joel Dreessen (85) falls to the turf after he missed a pass in the end zone defended by Panthers safety Jordan Pugh (29) during the third quarter.